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In our earlier posts , we looked at the features, advantages, and limitations of Adapt and Evolve authoringtools for responsive eLearning. eLearning Lectora Lectora 16 Lectora AuthoringTool Lectora Features Lectora Limitations Responsive AuthoringToolsIn this post, we’ll take a look at the latest version of Lectora (version 16), through which we can develop responsive output for smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Lectora 16 Lectora was the first […]. MORE

I came across this mind map by Cammy Bean which covers nearly all the tools available for creating/authoringeLearning content. She tries to find answers to three simple questions regarding each tools mentioned in the mind map –. For many tools, the answers are as expected. While some try doing freeform authoring through a template-based authoringtool. MORE

There are plenty of commercial screen recording tools on the market today. Well, at least the most vital ones, those that an eLearning content developer uses in the process of creation.) So, if you are not ready to pay a pretty penny for a top-notch solution just yet, do try these tools. iSpring Free Cam. However, no webcam recording is possible here. Available for Windows. MORE

With the release of Adobe Captivate 8 a few weeks back, I thought I would update our popular—and often controversial—comparison grid on the major authoringtools. At the end of the day, the decisions about which tool(s) you choose to use should be based on the features that are most important to you and your organization. Updated AuthoringTools Comparison Webinar. MORE

Again, not every tool below is SaaS based, but at some point, you have to move to the SaaS world, especially if you are offering or saying you do – some type of mobile learning functionality. Ease of Use – definitely plays into the decision making. I’ve seen some authoringtools that fit most of the criteria above, but whose ease of use is substandard or even really bad. Updated Content AuthoringTool Directory. ontent AuthoringTools Directory. The Ten Best Course AuthoringTools. #10 Aura Interactive – SH!FT MORE

Its nearly Halloween and with that comes the shocking and fearful excitement or lack thereof of the scariest things on the plane appearing at the movie theaters, in costumes, television and for us, the course authoringtool market. Just in the past two years the per license cost of authoringtools has skyrocketed. AuthoringTool Treat. So why the fear? MORE

Before getting started with using eLearningtools for your education or certification programs, it is important to know the difference between the different tools used to create, develop, and deliver eLearning content. Joe Ganci writes the Toolkit column for Learning Solutions Magazine , which reviews all the different tools available for creating eLearning content. MORE

We believe at this stage it is the iPad driving eLearning to HTML5. Given this trend, it is but obvious that the demand for rapid authoringtools which can publish content in HTML5 will also increase. In this post, we examine 5 rapid authoringtools which show tremendous promise. 1) Adobe Captivate 5.5 Upcoming Tools. with HTML5 Converter. Word of Caution! MORE

Recently, Lectora® Online was listed in the “ 5 Top E-learning Content AuthoringTools for Corporate Trainers ” by Software Advice. Last year, we found a quarter of LMS users are now consuming training content on a tablet, so organizations need a great tool like Lectora Online in order to easily make courses that look and feel great on any mobile device. He holds a B.S. MORE

An eLearning course looks incomplete without interactions. We are excited to bring out the first ever Interaction Building Tools Comparison. We have compared Raptivity, eLearning Brothers, Articulate Engage '13, Articulate Storyline 2 and Adobe Captivate 9 on various parameters that are vital to create, integrate and deploy eLearning interactions. MORE

AuthoringTooleLearningeLearningtools Instructional Design interactive learning mLearning rapid learning raptivity Tracking Technologies No one wants to take time and trouble, using their expertise, to produce something that’s not as effective as it should be. This is just as true of online learning designers and developers as it is of anyone. Since adding [.]. MORE

The mere thought of choosing a new e-Learning authoringtool may make some eLearning professionals cringe, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful and time-consuming task. In this article, I’ll walk you through the process of choosing the best eLearningauthoringtool for you. The Steps to Follow When Choosing an eLearningAuthoringTool. MORE

As the eLearning industry continues to evolve, the educational system becomes dependent upon HTML5. The developers from the eLearning industry constantly create and design new concepts that change the way people learn and teach. HTML5 is one of the main tools used by eLearning professionals, mainly because of its versatility and flexibility. eLearningToolsMORE

If you’re not getting into the mobile game with your training and eLearning initiatives, you’re falling behind. That said, it’s daunting to figure out just how to do mobile eLearning right , and building mobile training apps is not necessarily the easiest thing in the world. Tools for Web-Based eLearning Apps. Tools for Native eLearning Apps. MORE

In this fifth post of our series about responsive eLearningauthoringtools, we’ll take a look at the features, advantages, and limitations of gomo, a proprietary tool from gomo learning. eLearning gomo gomo AuthoringTool gomo Features gomo Limitations Responsive AuthoringToolsOur earlier posts looked at Adapt, Evolve, Lectora 16, and Elucidat. gomo gomo learning provides two products that enable you to create, update, host, and […]. MORE

For years, Adobe Flash was the uncrowned king of e-learning development software. You could create any animation or visual using this powerful tool. As of 2014, over 48% of the companies use rapid authoringtools. Also, there’s Adobe’s eLearning Heroes community where their experts post and share best practices and tips and tricks. 2. Adobe Captivate. MORE

Most companies nowadays emphasise that the design of their eLearning must factor in accessibility. Specifically, all learners should be able to take up eLearning without hassles or losing […]. eLearningThey realise that a critical part of building a diverse workforce and more inclusive culture is ensuring that everyone has access to the same calibre of training. MORE

Here are two tools that can be used for creating effective and engaging simulations. Let me know of other tools. Screen Capture from SimWriter simulation creation software. What started as a tool for internal simulation development is now a patented authoringtool available to license and use for your own e-learning simulation development. SimWriter. MORE

The RCAT (rapid content authoringtool) market continues to be healthy with nothing to slow it down – uh, except maybe one thing (more on that later). Yeah, I know we have just jumped into January, but in a review of the past several months, authoringtools continue to follow a similar path amongst themselves with certain feature sets. Jump on the Bandwagon. I am still surprised on how vendors who are offering assessment only tools are staying in the game. Perhaps their audience is unaware of LMSs who offer assessment tools. What does it all mean? MORE

– This means that multiple people can work at the same time on the same course and same page – it is really an awesome feature, especially with SaaS authoringtools. Increase of authoringtool vendors – More are in, less are out, but there still is a gap between good and average – a huge gap. Learning games in the authoringtool product. MORE

To keep up with these changes, eLearningauthoringtools/frameworks have also had to evolve and revamp their features to add multi-device support and responsive output. Meanwhile, new tools/frameworks designed specifically for responsive course […]. eLearning Adapt Adapt Authoring Too Adapt Framework AuthoringToolThe evolution of devices from desktop computers to tablets to mobile phones has changed the way people access and interact with content. MORE

Tools these days come in three flavors. AuthoringTools for developers. The biggest problem facing the industry in the past few years are the lack of course authoringtools for e-learning developers and instructional designers. Professional Presenter X – comes with sim tool, assessment, capture tool, documents to flash tool, etc. MORE

You already know that elearning is inevitable if you have to keep pace with the rapidly changing business-scape which is consequentially evolving the way training, learning and development of employees takes place. This logically deduces the need for such authoringtools that can publish content that is compatible to the user experience that such smart devices deliver. MORE

Earlier we’ve mentioned some tools that can assist you in mLearning applications. However, each one needs a fair bit of knowledge and skills before they can actually implement solutions using these tools. However, to alleviate such difficulties, there are some rapid authoringtools available that can create mLearning without needing to acquire the technical skills. MORE

Our eLearning Challenges blog series explores the common situations our clients face when deploying learning solutions. Let’s face it: the primary delivery tool for eLearning is still usually a desktop or laptop computer. This was our approach: Use Articulate (a rapid authoringtool) to decrease development time and cost. This is Part 3 of our series. Email. MORE

If you want to know something about authoringtools, Joe Ganci is usually the person to ask. eLearning Joe has a computer science background and has been designing and developing eLearning for many years. If you want to know something about authoringtools, Joe Ganci is usually the person to ask. Ideas-articles-freebies-resources. Podcasts MORE

In the first post of this series, we looked at the features, advantages, and limitations of the Adapt Framework and AuthoringTool for Responsive eLearning. In this post, we’ll talk about Evolve, a proprietary Responsive AuthoringTool that works with the Adapt Framework. Evolve Evolve is an authoringtool that can easily be used by […]. eLearning Evolve Evolve AuthoringTool Responsive AuthoringToolsMORE

Last week I asked if you had thought about mEnabling your eLearning for iPads (mEnabling, is what we are calling the process of getting your existing eLearning to run on iPads and other tablets) but didn’t really tell you how? – pointers on some of the tools out there, that you can use to help you take that ‘leap of faith’ into mLearning. iBooks Author. Claro. MORE

Lectora11, Captivate 7, and Articulate Storyline are the top tools that come to mind for HTML elearning development. eLearning Development AuthoringTool HTML eLearning Their key strength – they are able to provide an excellent library of ready templates and resources. But do you know which one is best for your project? Read on… Let’s begin with evaluating each of these […]. MORE

Since joining B Online Learning at the start of 2013 my world view of eLearning development practice and more importantly the capability of the so called rapid development technologies has changed. Articulate eLearning Design eLearning Development authoringtools design elearningeLearning content eLearning course design instructional design online learning rapid authoringtools storyline MORE

It’s not much of a stretch to argue that an eLearning professional is only as good as their best tools. The team at LearnUpon organizes eLearning projects and helps customers with course content every day. So we asked members of our development, customer support and design teams to recommend the top eLearningtools they can’t work without. Tool: Trello. MORE

Authoringtools are widely used for the rapid development of eLearning courses. The advent of rapid authoringtools has ushered in a new era in the world of online course development. These software helped reduce the time taken to develop e-learning courses by at least 40%.Several Several rapid authoringtools are available in the market. MORE

This happens in eLearning as well. A new authoringtool or LMS comes along, and an Instructional Designer will try to copy/paste one of their old courses into the new system with no changes but the file extension. Each authoringtool and LMS has it’s own set of strengths and limitations. Sometimes this works out, but on the whole it can hold us back. Wrong. MORE

What is the best rapid authoringtool in the market? How do we choose the right tool that will provide the maximum return on our investment? Well, the answer to these questions is that the choice of a rapid authoringtool is based on your training development needs. Different companies use different parameters to evaluate the tools. Audio capabilities. MORE

A summary of current (as of this post) updates for the more ‘popular’ eLearning development tools; Lectora, Storyline, and Captivate – along with thoughts on a couple other tools: Lectora: since our last posts discussing Lectora’s rapid updates to version 12, they haven’t slowed down at all. The Trivantis Lectora toolset has continued to move … Continue reading AuthoringTool Updates → Camtasia Captivate eLearning News Lectora Other ToolsMORE

Since joining B Online Learning at the start of 2013 my world view of eLearning development practice and more importantly the capability of the so called rapid development technologies has changed. Articulate eLearning Design eLearning Development authoringtools design elearningeLearning content eLearning course design instructional design online learning rapid authoringtools storyline

An eLearning course looks incomplete without interactions. We are excited to bring out the first ever Interaction Building Tools Comparison. We have compared Raptivity, eLearning Brothers, Articulate Engage '13, Articulate Storyline 2 and Adobe Captivate 9 on various parameters that are vital to create, integrate and deploy eLearning interactions.

– This means that multiple people can work at the same time on the same course and same page – it is really an awesome feature, especially with SaaS authoringtools. Increase of authoringtool vendors – More are in, less are out, but there still is a gap between good and average – a huge gap. Learning games in the authoringtool product.

In our earlier posts , we looked at the features, advantages, and limitations of Adapt and Evolve authoringtools for responsive eLearning. eLearning Lectora Lectora 16 Lectora AuthoringTool Lectora Features Lectora Limitations Responsive AuthoringToolsIn this post, we’ll take a look at the latest version of Lectora (version 16), through which we can develop responsive output for smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Lectora 16 Lectora was the first […].

eLearning evangelist at Adobe Systems, as she shares some helpful and time saving insights that will enable you to take an informed decision in selecting an appropriate tool for eLearning or mLearning authoring Join Dr. Pooja Jaisingh, Sr.

A summary of current (as of this post) updates for the more ‘popular’ eLearning development tools; Lectora, Storyline, and Captivate – along with thoughts on a couple other tools: Lectora: since our last posts discussing Lectora’s rapid updates to version 12, they haven’t slowed down at all. The Trivantis Lectora toolset has continued to move … Continue reading AuthoringTool Updates → Camtasia Captivate eLearning News Lectora Other Tools

In this fifth post of our series about responsive eLearningauthoringtools, we’ll take a look at the features, advantages, and limitations of gomo, a proprietary tool from gomo learning. eLearning gomo gomo AuthoringTool gomo Features gomo Limitations Responsive AuthoringToolsOur earlier posts looked at Adapt, Evolve, Lectora 16, and Elucidat. gomo gomo learning provides two products that enable you to create, update, host, and […].

I came across this mind map by Cammy Bean which covers nearly all the tools available for creating/authoringeLearning content. She tries to find answers to three simple questions regarding each tools mentioned in the mind map –. For many tools, the answers are as expected. While some try doing freeform authoring through a template-based authoringtool.

AuthoringTooleLearningeLearningtools Instructional Design interactive learning mLearning rapid learning raptivity Tracking Technologies No one wants to take time and trouble, using their expertise, to produce something that’s not as effective as it should be. This is just as true of online learning designers and developers as it is of anyone. Since adding [.].

To keep up with these changes, eLearningauthoringtools/frameworks have also had to evolve and revamp their features to add multi-device support and responsive output. Meanwhile, new tools/frameworks designed specifically for responsive course […]. eLearning Adapt Adapt Authoring Too Adapt Framework AuthoringToolThe evolution of devices from desktop computers to tablets to mobile phones has changed the way people access and interact with content.

In the first post of this series, we looked at the features, advantages, and limitations of the Adapt Framework and AuthoringTool for Responsive eLearning. In this post, we’ll talk about Evolve, a proprietary Responsive AuthoringTool that works with the Adapt Framework. Evolve Evolve is an authoringtool that can easily be used by […]. eLearning Evolve Evolve AuthoringTool Responsive AuthoringTools

A summary of current (as of this post) updates for the more ‘popular’ eLearning development tools; Lectora, Storyline, and Captivate – along with thoughts on a couple other tools: Lectora: since our last posts discussing Lectora’s rapid updates to version 12, they haven’t slowed down at all. The Trivantis Lectora toolset has continued to move … Continue reading AuthoringTool Updates → Camtasia Captivate eLearning News Lectora Other Tools

In this fifth post of our series about responsive eLearningauthoringtools, we’ll take a look at the features, advantages, and limitations of gomo, a proprietary tool from gomo learning. eLearning gomo gomo AuthoringTool gomo Features gomo Limitations Responsive AuthoringToolsOur earlier posts looked at Adapt, Evolve, Lectora 16, and Elucidat. gomo gomo learning provides two products that enable you to create, update, host, and […].

Recently, Lectora® Online was listed in the “ 5 Top E-learning Content AuthoringTools for Corporate Trainers ” by Software Advice. Last year, we found a quarter of LMS users are now consuming training content on a tablet, so organizations need a great tool like Lectora Online in order to easily make courses that look and feel great on any mobile device. He holds a B.S.

The mere thought of choosing a new e-Learning authoringtool may make some eLearning professionals cringe, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful and time-consuming task. In this article, I’ll walk you through the process of choosing the best eLearningauthoringtool for you. The Steps to Follow When Choosing an eLearningAuthoringTool.

Here are two tools that can be used for creating effective and engaging simulations. Let me know of other tools. Screen Capture from SimWriter simulation creation software. What started as a tool for internal simulation development is now a patented authoringtool available to license and use for your own e-learning simulation development. SimWriter.

If you’re not getting into the mobile game with your training and eLearning initiatives, you’re falling behind. That said, it’s daunting to figure out just how to do mobile eLearning right , and building mobile training apps is not necessarily the easiest thing in the world. Tools for Web-Based eLearning Apps. Tools for Native eLearning Apps.

You already know that elearning is inevitable if you have to keep pace with the rapidly changing business-scape which is consequentially evolving the way training, learning and development of employees takes place. This logically deduces the need for such authoringtools that can publish content that is compatible to the user experience that such smart devices deliver.

As the eLearning industry continues to evolve, the educational system becomes dependent upon HTML5. The developers from the eLearning industry constantly create and design new concepts that change the way people learn and teach. HTML5 is one of the main tools used by eLearning professionals, mainly because of its versatility and flexibility. eLearningTools

Lectora11, Captivate 7, and Articulate Storyline are the top tools that come to mind for HTML elearning development. eLearning Development AuthoringTool HTML eLearning Their key strength – they are able to provide an excellent library of ready templates and resources. But do you know which one is best for your project? Read on… Let’s begin with evaluating each of these […].

Last week I asked if you had thought about mEnabling your eLearning for iPads (mEnabling, is what we are calling the process of getting your existing eLearning to run on iPads and other tablets) but didn’t really tell you how? – pointers on some of the tools out there, that you can use to help you take that ‘leap of faith’ into mLearning. iBooks Author. Claro.

Tools these days come in three flavors. AuthoringTools for developers. The biggest problem facing the industry in the past few years are the lack of course authoringtools for e-learning developers and instructional designers. Professional Presenter X – comes with sim tool, assessment, capture tool, documents to flash tool, etc.

Earlier we’ve mentioned some tools that can assist you in mLearning applications. However, each one needs a fair bit of knowledge and skills before they can actually implement solutions using these tools. However, to alleviate such difficulties, there are some rapid authoringtools available that can create mLearning without needing to acquire the technical skills.

Again, not every tool below is SaaS based, but at some point, you have to move to the SaaS world, especially if you are offering or saying you do – some type of mobile learning functionality. Ease of Use – definitely plays into the decision making. I’ve seen some authoringtools that fit most of the criteria above, but whose ease of use is substandard or even really bad. Updated Content AuthoringTool Directory. ontent AuthoringTools Directory. The Ten Best Course AuthoringTools. #10 Aura Interactive – SH!FT

This happens in eLearning as well. A new authoringtool or LMS comes along, and an Instructional Designer will try to copy/paste one of their old courses into the new system with no changes but the file extension. Each authoringtool and LMS has it’s own set of strengths and limitations. Sometimes this works out, but on the whole it can hold us back. Wrong.

It’s not much of a stretch to argue that an eLearning professional is only as good as their best tools. The team at LearnUpon organizes eLearning projects and helps customers with course content every day. So we asked members of our development, customer support and design teams to recommend the top eLearningtools they can’t work without. Tool: Trello.

We believe at this stage it is the iPad driving eLearning to HTML5. Given this trend, it is but obvious that the demand for rapid authoringtools which can publish content in HTML5 will also increase. In this post, we examine 5 rapid authoringtools which show tremendous promise. 1) Adobe Captivate 5.5 Upcoming Tools. with HTML5 Converter. Word of Caution!

There are plenty of commercial screen recording tools on the market today. Well, at least the most vital ones, those that an eLearning content developer uses in the process of creation.) So, if you are not ready to pay a pretty penny for a top-notch solution just yet, do try these tools. iSpring Free Cam. However, no webcam recording is possible here. Available for Windows.

Its nearly Halloween and with that comes the shocking and fearful excitement or lack thereof of the scariest things on the plane appearing at the movie theaters, in costumes, television and for us, the course authoringtool market. Just in the past two years the per license cost of authoringtools has skyrocketed. AuthoringTool Treat. So why the fear?

With the release of Adobe Captivate 8 a few weeks back, I thought I would update our popular—and often controversial—comparison grid on the major authoringtools. At the end of the day, the decisions about which tool(s) you choose to use should be based on the features that are most important to you and your organization. Updated AuthoringTools Comparison Webinar.

Authoringtools are widely used for the rapid development of eLearning courses. The advent of rapid authoringtools has ushered in a new era in the world of online course development. These software helped reduce the time taken to develop e-learning courses by at least 40%.Several Several rapid authoringtools are available in the market.

Our eLearning Challenges blog series explores the common situations our clients face when deploying learning solutions. Let’s face it: the primary delivery tool for eLearning is still usually a desktop or laptop computer. This was our approach: Use Articulate (a rapid authoringtool) to decrease development time and cost. This is Part 3 of our series. Email.

Most companies nowadays emphasise that the design of their eLearning must factor in accessibility. Specifically, all learners should be able to take up eLearning without hassles or losing […]. eLearningThey realise that a critical part of building a diverse workforce and more inclusive culture is ensuring that everyone has access to the same calibre of training.

What is the best rapid authoringtool in the market? How do we choose the right tool that will provide the maximum return on our investment? Well, the answer to these questions is that the choice of a rapid authoringtool is based on your training development needs. Different companies use different parameters to evaluate the tools. Audio capabilities.

Before getting started with using eLearningtools for your education or certification programs, it is important to know the difference between the different tools used to create, develop, and deliver eLearning content. Joe Ganci writes the Toolkit column for Learning Solutions Magazine , which reviews all the different tools available for creating eLearning content.

If you want to know something about authoringtools, Joe Ganci is usually the person to ask. eLearning Joe has a computer science background and has been designing and developing eLearning for many years. If you want to know something about authoringtools, Joe Ganci is usually the person to ask. Ideas-articles-freebies-resources. Podcasts

For years, Adobe Flash was the uncrowned king of e-learning development software. You could create any animation or visual using this powerful tool. As of 2014, over 48% of the companies use rapid authoringtools. Also, there’s Adobe’s eLearning Heroes community where their experts post and share best practices and tips and tricks. 2. Adobe Captivate.

The RCAT (rapid content authoringtool) market continues to be healthy with nothing to slow it down – uh, except maybe one thing (more on that later). Yeah, I know we have just jumped into January, but in a review of the past several months, authoringtools continue to follow a similar path amongst themselves with certain feature sets. Jump on the Bandwagon. I am still surprised on how vendors who are offering assessment only tools are staying in the game. Perhaps their audience is unaware of LMSs who offer assessment tools. What does it all mean?